Dementia Care in Milton, WA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Milton, WA: the local picture

254

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

1,157

residents 65 or older (13% of Milton)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Pierce County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Milton has about 254 residents aged 85 or older among 1,157 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Pierce County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Milton residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Milton compared with Pierce County and Washington

Census figure	Milton	Pierce County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	25%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	8.8%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	16%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,490	$70,061	—

Older residents in towns around Milton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Edgewood, WA	2.0 mi	1,809	107
Fife, WA	2.1 mi	790	91
Lakeland South, WA	2.3 mi	1,710	128
Pacific, WA	3.1 mi	853	57
Algona, WA	3.8 mi	205	6
Waller, WA	4.1 mi	1,331	152

Nursing homes near Milton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center Of Federal Way	Federal Way, WA	3.3 mi	5 of 5	70	(253) 661-2226
Avalon Care Center Federal Way, L.L.C.	Federal Way, WA	3.4 mi	4 of 5	120	(253) 835-7453
Hallmark Manor	Federal Way, WA	4.2 mi	2 of 5	147	(253) 874-3580
Life Care Center Of Puyallup	Puyallup, WA	5.0 mi	2 of 5	102	(253) 845-7566
Canterbury House	Auburn, WA	5.0 mi	2 of 5	100	(253) 939-0090
Life Care Center Of Federal Way	Federal Way, WA	5.1 mi	3 of 5	157	(253) 946-2273

Hospices serving Milton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Multicare Hospice	Tacoma, WA	5.8 mi	(253) 301-6400
Envision Hospice	Tacoma, WA	6.9 mi	(360) 350-4875
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pierce County	Tacoma, WA	8.4 mi	(517) 256-0946
Puget Sound Hospice	Tacoma, WA	8.4 mi	(253) 581-9410

Straight-line miles from the center of Milton. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Milton

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $5,708 monthly median income of Milton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Milton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Milton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Garden Terrace Healthcare Center Of Federal Way in Federal Way (3.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Avalon Care Center Federal Way, L.L.C. in Federal Way (3.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Hallmark Manor in Federal Way (4.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Milton?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $5,708 monthly median income of Milton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

More near Milton

More senior care near Milton

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Milton

More for Milton families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Milton, WA